WESTERN BUREAU: Last weekend history was made on the tracks of Italy, as the dynamic Jamaican duo of Senna Summerbell and Christopher Issa clinched victory in the opening race of the prestigious European Touring Car Championship (TCR). Competing at...
WESTERN BUREAU: Professor Anthony Bogues has dismissed claims by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) that former Prime Minister Michael Manley “mash up Jamaica” with his policies in the 1970s. Instead, he praised the late People’s National Party (PNP)...
Western Bureau: In a move described by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett as yet another milestone for Jamaica’s tourism sector, Emirates Airline, through a codeshare arrangement with Condor Airline, is set to become the first Middle Eastern airline...
WESTERN BUREAU: At age 83, Beverley Manley Duncan still stood tall as she soaked up the admiration of family and friends beneath the chandeliers at Hilton Rose Hall in Montego Bay, St James, where she was honoured by the People’s National Party (...
WESTERN BUREAU: In a bold move to enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of Jamaica’s law enforcement, Sandals Corporate University (SCU) has launched an ambitious initiative to train 2,000 rank-and-file officers of the Jamaica...
WESTERN BUREAU: Caribbean Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to Jamaica’s air connectivity by reintroducing non-stop flights between Fort Lauderdale and both Montego Bay and Kingston, injecting 1,323 seats into the market each week. The...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s premier wellness brand, JACANA, which is highly revered for its innovative range of cannabis by-products, has taken a bold step into retail with the recent opening of its first storefront at the new Princess Resorts in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Princess Hotels and Resorts in Hanover is revolutionising treatment of hotel employees with the launch of its state-of-the-art staff housing facility, which is now providing housing for nearly 500 staff members, some from as far...
WESTERN BUREAU: On January 18, the serene chapel at The University of the West Indies, Mona, in St Andrew, became the stage for a wedding that celebrated not just the union of two devoted souls, but also a testament to destiny and renewal. Bishop...
WESTERN BUREAU: At the launch of First Dance Studios’ 11th anniversary season at the S Club on Wednesday, Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon delivered a stirring call to action, warning that Jamaica’s cultural heritage is under threat. “Our culture...
WESTERN BUREAU: “Why import talent when Jamaica has the best right here?” This was the rallying cry of Jason Russell, the newly elected president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as he spoke at the launch of First Dance Studios...
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has hailed the strong backing of Spanish investors as a resounding vote of confidence in Jamaica’s tourism future. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Grand Palladium expansion in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Emphasising that Jamaica must stand on its own two feet politically, economically, and socially, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined a bold vision for the nation amid an increasingly turbulent global landscape. The prime...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism sector stands to benefit from hundreds of visitors, following the introduction of a new route to the island by American carrier Avelo Airlines. The low-budget airline’s first flight from Raleigh, North Carolina, in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Magna Motors Dealership Limited, Jamaica’s exclusive Hyundai distributor, is set to transform the nation’s automotive landscape with the launch of a modern showroom and state-of-the-art service centre in Montego Bay, St James. This...
WESTERN BUREAU: As Jamaica targets five million visitors in 2025, Chinese entrepreneurs in Montego Bay, St James believe their country has the potential to supply millions of tourists to the island annually. Historically, attracting Chinese...
WESTERN BUREAU: Chinese business operators have pledged to share their resources and expertise to enhance the island’s construction sector. Yucheng Tao, CEO of Brothers Concepts and Solutions, the construction company building The Pinnacle in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Setting the stage for a transformative experience in Jamaica’s hospitality sector, Princess Hotels and Resorts, which is merely two months old, is proving to be a hit with visitors as it has secured 100 wedding bookings and more...
MADRID, Spain: Jamaica is set to welcome thousands of European visitors in 2025, with new commitments from Switzerland’s Edelweiss, Portugal’s World2Fly, and Germany’s TUI Group, says Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The minister and his team have...
WESTEN BUREAU: Montego Bay’s drive to address climate resilience and youth empowerment has received a significant boost with Bloomberg Philanthropies doubling their funding for the city’s Youth Climate Action Fund to J$16 million. This comes a year...
Madrid, Spain: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says that going forward, Jamaican tourism workers will now receive their non-taxable gratuity in full, along with improved access to housing, professional development, and retirement security. The...
WESTERN BUREAU: In a ground-breaking move to embrace digital transformation in education, The Heinz Simonitsch School (HSS) in Montego Bay has announced a dynamic partnership with The Learning Hub, a leader in digital learning solutions. This...
Western Bureau: The Caribbean, one of the world’s most sought-after vacation destinations, is witnessing a dynamic shift in tourism trends as it rebounds from the global pandemic. Travelers are redefining what they seek in a vacation, with an...
WESTERN BUREAU: Pioneering entrepreneur Patrick Casserly, who died yesterday while being treated at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St James, has been lauded for leaving a legacy that reshaped Jamaica’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector....
WESTERN BUREAU: From global pandemics to climate-related challenges, the tourism industry’s resilience has been tested in unprecedented ways in recent years. In response, stakeholders, increasingly, are recognising the need for innovative solutions...
